Do you think you know your presidents? Think again. American History: U.S. Presidents brings together the vast resources of Britannica to provide the information you'd expect about the U.S. Presidents, and some you wouldn't. With hundreds of articles, photographs, special essays, and more, American History: U.S. Presidents is an indispensable learning resource for students studying the presidency and for curious adults interested in expanding their knowledge of American history.
Encyclopędia Britannica’s American History: U.S. Presidents explores the lives and legends of the presidents, plus the politics and drama that spurred the growth of the nation. Compelling articles, key historical documents, and vivid multimedia make this an indispensable resource for students studying the presidency and curious adults interested in learning more about American history.
Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies
Get to know the country's leaders with more than one hundred fact-filled entries plus hundreds of photos, audio, and video clips that bring this fascinating topic to life.
Key Historical Documents
Explore over one hundred documents and speeches that played a key part in shaping the nation – from The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to Nixon’s resignation and Lincoln's second inaugural.
Political Parties & U.S. Government
Read about political parties both prominent and obscure, from the Bull Moose and Know-Nothing parties to the Democrats and Republicans of today. Learn how the electoral process works, view historical election results, and much more.
System Requirements
Windows Requirements
Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP or Vista
Pentium 350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (or compatible browser)
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution 16-bit color
Sound card and speakers recommended
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Macintosh Requirements
Mac OS 10.2 or higher
iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Safari 1.0 or higher (or compatible browser. Note: this application does not work with Internet Explorer on the Mac)
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution millions of colors
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Printer recommended
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